Browser maker decided not to follow Putin's orders. Well done
  • Mozilla has reinstated previously banned Firefox add-ons in Russia that were designed to circumvent state censorship, such as a VPN and a tool to access Tor websites.
  • The ban was initially imposed at the request of Russia’s internet censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, but Mozilla lifted it to support an open and accessible internet.
  • Mozilla’s decision reflects its commitment to users in Russia and globally, despite the potential risks associated with the regulatory environment in Russia.
  • ripcord@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    They…didn’t. As they said, and keeps getting repeated over and over here, they temporarily disabled it while they figured out their options. I’m guessing involving lawyers.

    Then they decided.